About François Corbier
Lived 1944 – 2018 (aged 73). François Corbier was a French singer, musician, poet, guitarist, singer-songwriter and songwriter, known for Dorothée.
François Corbier (; 17 October 1944 – 1 July 2018) was a French television presenter and songwriter.
Early life Corbier was born as Alain Roux in 1944 in Paris.
Career Corbier began his career as a songwriter in Parisian cabarets, where he worked from 1962 to 1982. He released several albums, including Vieux Lion in 2015.
Corbier performed alongside Dorothée at the Palais Bercy and Olympia in 2010. He authored his autobiography in 2012.
Personal life and death Corbier resided in Évreux, where he died of cancer on 1 July 2018, aged 73.
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Who was François Corbier?
French singer, musician and poet
When was François Corbier born?
François Corbier was born on 17 October 1944 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.
When did François Corbier die?
François Corbier died on 1 July 2018 in Évreux.
What was François Corbier's occupation?
François Corbier was a singer, musician, poet, guitarist, singer-songwriter and songwriter.
What was François Corbier known for?
François Corbier was known for Dorothée.
What nationality was François Corbier?
François Corbier was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). François Corbier. https://biography.guide/francois-corbier/
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